The woman executive who accused Christian Horner of coercive behavior has reportedly left her most recent role in motor racing. Her departure occurred shortly before she was scheduled to fly to the Hungarian Grand Prix, according to a report by Daily Mail Sport.
The woman, whose identity is legally protected, parted ways with her employers ahead of the Grand Prix last month. A source told Daily Mail Sport that she was informed her services were no longer required just before her flight to Budapest. Her then-employers declined to comment on personnel matters.
It is understood that her latest position was terminated after her new boss lost confidence in her due to a "lack of discretion." Daily Mail Sport has attempted to contact the woman for comment regarding the suggested reasons for her departure, which followed a period where she had not attended races.
Christian Horner, husband of former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, faced accusations of controlling behavior from the employee. He has consistently denied these claims and was cleared of any impropriety in two internal investigations by Red Bull. The controversy gained significant attention when a collection of alleged text exchanges between Horner and the accuser was leaked via an email to Formula One figures before the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix.
Halliwell has publicly supported Horner throughout the situation. Horner, who previously led Red Bull for two decades and oversaw eight drivers' titles and six constructors' championships, departed the team following the British Grand Prix last year. He reportedly received an £80 million package upon leaving.
The accuser remained with Red Bull for several months after the allegations surfaced and is understood to have received a payout of approximately £3 million. She returned to motor racing in July of the previous year in her subsequent role.
Horner, who has been linked with potential future roles at teams such as Ferrari and Aston Martin, is reportedly considering his next steps, with a focus on potentially returning as a team owner rather than an employee. FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem previously stated that Horner would "definitely" return to Formula One.